Monday, January 7, 2013

New Project - Old Glory

This weekend I began a new project that I have been wanting to start for some time now. It's a quilt for my entryway quilt hanger for the 4th of July! The pattern is called Old Glory from Yellow Creek Quilt Designs.

My quilt will look nothing like this! I'm using a combination of reds from French General and blues from The Morris Apprentice by Barbara Brackman. The setting fabric is French General Oyster Clochette.

I got five blocks done over the weekend and many more to go! The setting fabric is all the same, it just looks a little darker on one side of this photo. Most blocks of the red are done in 3's, but using different reds.

Here is a closeup of a spools block.

And a closeup here of the Nine in Nine Patch block. I'll continue to show you my progress along the way!

In addition to sewing I just had to try this recipe for Gingerbread Biscotti from April over at Dimples and Delights. My drizzling is a little globby in spots, but does not detract from the great taste of these delightful treats!

We'll be traveling beginning tomorrow, but I'll try and have a post or two from the road.

Oh, what great choices, Candace! I absolutely LOVE this pattern - the girls at Yellow Creek are good customers of mine. They are so talented. I want this pattern, but keep talking myself out of it (knowing I'll probably never get to it!) but I might have to break down and get it anyway! Can't wait to see yours as it progresses. You can not go wrong with those fabrics - this is sure to be a winner!

Do you have a link for this recipe? I didn't see the name of the blog on your side bar. We love gingerbread around here and I'm sure we'd love these yummy treats. You quilt is going to be beautiful by the way! I'm excited to watch your progress on it.Cindy

Oh my...are you by any chance going to Road To California? What a wonderful show it is...i love French Generals as well. Have quite a little stash of them, all leftoversFrom two or three quilts I have made using them. Biscotti is so easy to make...the ginger bread sounds wonderful! Geez Candace, globby is good..travel safe!